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Ohene Kwame Frimpong is a Ghanaian entrepreneur and philanthropist.[1] He is the founder of Salt Media group, the media conglomerate that owns and runs Salt FM in Agogo, a suburb of the Ashanti Region of Ghana.[1]
Early Life and Education
He was born in Agogo Asante Akyem but raised in Fadama, a muslim communitty in Accra.[2] His late father, Mr. Kwadwo Smart was a guitarist, who played with Ghanaian highlife musician, Abrantie Amakye Dede.[3][4]
He pursued his education at Conel College in London, United Kingdom where he studied Travel and Tourism.[4]
Career
As a native of Agogo Asante Akyem, he has dedicated himself to the development of the town. He launched Salt Media, the first television and radio in Agogo.[5] He contributed to the reconstruction and expansion of the central mosque in Agogo.[6]
To support needy but brilliant students in Agogo, he set up the Salt Educational Fund, and through an educational challenge awarded scholarships to student from the towm.[7][8]
As an entrepreneur, he launched Bofrot Puff Puff in 2021 as a quick mix for Bofrot, a Ghanaian breakfast delicacy,[9] which was endorsed by Former Ghanaian President, John Agyekum Kufuor.[10]
Recognition
Kwame's contribution to his community has been recognized with a Citation from Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.[11]
Kwame was named in Avance Media's Top 50 Most Influential People, in 2021[12] and was the ‘African Young Entrepreneur of the Year' at 2021 African Achievers Awards.[13][14] He was also one of the five entrepreneurs selected to receive the African Youth Badge Honoree Award.[15][16]
The National Communications Awards named Kwame the Emerging Media CEO of The Year[17] and he also won the Best Entrepreneur in Food and Beverage at the Ghana 40 under 40 awards.[18]
References
- ^ a b AmaGhana (2022-03-28). "Ashanti Region: Businessman and Philanthropist Dr. Ohene Kwame Frimpong visits 3 Senior High Schools to empower the youth". AmaGhanaonline.com. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ Sika, Delali (2021-04-22). "Ohene Kwame Frimpong: The salt of Asante Akyem Agogo". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Creative industry loses another gem: Smart Frimpong, chief guitarist for Amakye Dede passes on". GhanaWeb. 2019-06-13. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ a b "7 facts about Salt Media CEO, Ohene Kwame Frimpong that you need to know! No.1 will shock you!". GhanaWeb. 2020-01-25. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ "Salt TV/Radio to kickstart broadcast in July". GhanaWeb. 2019-06-25. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ admin (2021-10-30). "Ohene Kwame Frimpong, the philanthropist …funds expansion of Agogo Central Mosque". The Spectator. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "Winners of Agogo Salt Educational Challenge depart for Dubai". GhanaWeb. 2022-02-16. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Salt Educational Challenge launched; authorities confident it will improve academic performance of students". GhanaDistricts.com. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ Owusu-Mensah, Jeffrey (2021-05-03). "Big girl: Nana Aba Anamoah buys two boxes of 'bofrot' for GHC10k; video drops". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Fmr. President Kufour Endorses 'Bofrot Puff, Puff'; Meets CEO At His Residence". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Otumfuo Honors Bofrot Puff Puff CEO With Prestigious Citation Recognizing His Contributions To The New Agogo Central Mosque". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians: 2021 List Announced By Avance Media". www.ghgossip.com. 2022-02-28. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "2nd Young African Leaders Summit 2021 to kick off in Accra - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Ohene Kwame Frimpong named 'African Young Entrepreneur' at 2021 African Achievers Awards". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "Entrepreneur cum philanthropist, Ohene Kwame Frimpong receives African Youth Badge Honoré Award". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-11-29. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "African Youth Badge Honoré Awards 2021 celebrates young African leaders - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Ohene Kwame Frimpong named 'Emerging Media CEO' at 2021 National Communications Awards". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Bofrof Puff Puff CEO wins food, beverage award at 40 Under Forty Achievers Awards". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2024-01-05.